Recently, hacking incidents have become more frequent. This time, the target was one of the most popular internet service providers — TurkNet.
Details of the Attack
Hackers claimed that as a result of the cyber attack on TurkNet, they obtained the name, surname, telephone number, subscription number, Turkish ID number, identification information, address, and static IP information of some customers.
TurkNet's Statement
TurkNet officials confirmed the hack attack and made the following statement: “First of all, we would like to state that there are no interruptions or problems in our services. The attack did not include our customers' financial information and TurkNet user passwords, and this information is secure from end to end. Our work will be carried out in coordination with the relevant public institutions to identify those responsible for all these initiatives and to initiate the necessary legal processes, and the necessary breach notification has been made to the Personal Data Protection Authority and the Information Technologies and Communication Authority. As of now, all additional measures have been meticulously put into effect, and you can safely use our Online Transaction Center and mobile application with your existing password. We continue to manage the entire process transparently by communicating directly with our customers affected by this incident.”
Response Measures and Future Actions
TurkNet assures that it will continue to maintain cyber security at the highest level and provide uninterrupted and reliable services to its customers. The company is also taking all necessary additional measures to ensure the safety of data.
The attack on TurkNet serves as a reminder of the growing threats in cyberspace and the importance of strict security measures to protect user data and ensure service reliability.
